The biggest night in European wrestling is set to hit Glasgow this coming Sunday as Insane Championship Wrestling are set to bring the tenth edition of their Fear and Loathing blockbuster to the SSE Hydro.

Founded by Mark Dallas in 2006, the company has became a phenomenon in the world of professional wrestling.

Regularly selling out shows across the UK in venues such as The Garage and the iconic Barrowlands Ballroom, the return to the Hydro for the second consecutive year and it is set to be arguably their biggest night yet.

With a mix of top stars from WWE legends, to the best that the UK has to offer, it’s set to be an unforgettable night.

Still not convinced it’s worth taking the ride? Here is seven reasons why you should attend Scotland’s Wrestlemania.

Mix of new and old

ICW tends to pull out all the stops in making Fear and Loathing feel like their ‘Wrestlemania’, which sees a number of big names from the States stack up the card. In the past, we have seen big names such as Rhyno and Mick Foley make the trip across the pond to Glasgow. Last year, the event was headlined by Kurt Angle, with appearances from the Dudley Boyz and current WWE star Finn Balor.

This time around, the top athletes keep on coming, with ‘Mr Monday Night’ Rob Van Dam, and Cruiserweight legend Rey Mysterio, staples of the WWE Ruthless Aggression era of the early 2000s, set to compete.

Look into the future?

Wolfgang (Image: wolfgangwrestler/instagram)

2017 has been a remarkable year for British wrestling, with WWE putting a major spotlight on the circuit with their UK Championship tournament, which featured ICW mainstays Wolfgang and Trent Seven, who fought at last year’s Fear and Loathing for the ICW World Heavyweight Championship. Recent WWE tryouts in Manchester indicate that we could soon see more Scottish stars prop up in the US, so this Sunday could be the last chance to see your favourites up close before they move on.

Polo Promotions have been widely tipped to be major worldwide tag team stars, and Kenny Williams would walk into the cruiserweight scene. Never seen them for in action? Fear and Loathing is the place to do so.

Support local community

Polo Promotions (Image: Polo Promotions/Facebook)

There is a misconception amongst younger wrestling fans that WWE, or even TNA, are the only wrestling promotions around. It is only in recent years that ICW has emerged as a serious player in the industry. It was only seven years ago that they were holding shows in the Maryhill Community Halls on a bi-monthly basis.

Get behind your local heroes. It’s like living in the west end and being the only guy out of your mates that supports Partick Thistle. Be proud to support ICW.

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Making pals

The majority standing ticket setup that ICW uses ensures a very passionate crowd at very event the company produces, and Fear and Loathing is no different.

The enthusiasm of the fans in attendance will hook you on other events going into 2018, where you will likely see the same guy who was blocking your view of the ref, or even that one person who got the streamers flying throughout the show.

Take it from this writer, who has made many pals through wrestling, you’ll be joining a family in the shape of the Scottish wrestling community by attending the Hydro this Sunday.

Anything can happen

Former ICW star Grado (Image: BBC)

One thing about ICW events is that they are always full of surprises. Drew Galloway famously made his first post-WWE appearance at the O2 ABC during the inaugural Shug’s Hoose Party event, whilst just last week, WWE legend Triple H showed up at the company’s tour event in Cardiff.

Could we see another big shock this coming Sunday? The only way to know is to see it live.

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Not on TV

In the world of social media, the growth of ‘the spoiler’ has been extraordinary, and wrestling is no different.

Whilst with WWE events, there is the benefit that you can watch live on the WWE Network if you can’t attend in person, ICW will not be shown online or on TV live.

The company has in the past shown events at the time on the FITE network and on their on demand service, but this Sunday won’t follow that trend. So if you want to watch the matches as soon as possible, then you know what to do.

Make a weekend of it

Fear and Loathing isn’t just live a music concert, where you show up just before the show, watch it then go home. No, no, it’s a full weekend worth of wrestling goodness.

The Box in Glasgow, as well as The Record Factory in the West End, will be holding pre-event parties from 3pm on the Sunday. They will also be post show parties throughout the city centre, including at the legendary Cathouse night club.

Not fully wrestled out? Then WWE Survivor Series, one of the company’s big four events, will be on from 1am. Want to make it a wrestling weekender? Then ICW will also be in The Garage on the Saturday for their final pre-show show, France 98, a homage to the last World Cup finals Scotland made it too. Let’s not forget, GPWA, ICW’s training association have an event Friday night as well.

Cancel the weekend plans folks, it’s going to be a cracker.

ICW Fear and Loathing takes place this Sunday, November 19 at the SSE Hydro.

Standing tickets for the show, starting at £39.75 are available to ages 18+, and seated tickets available to ages 16+.